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Created by Bikabout Updated On: January 28, 2017
Wander by Bike! Bikabout.com has curated this list of our favorite eats, drinks and sights by bike in Washington DC! For the complete city guide, visit www.bikabout.com/washington-dc
Bicycle Store · Mount Vernon Square · 15 tips and reviews
Bikabout: Bicycle Space is the best bike shop in DC, carrying transportation, kid's and family bikes and a plethora of accessories. Travel guide - www.bikabout.com/washington-dc
Monument · Southwest Washington · 344 tips and reviews
Bikabout: The Washington Monument and the whole Mall, for that matter, are best seen and experienced at night. Travel guide - www.bikabout.com/washington-dc
Bikabout: The Yards splash pad is right off the Anacostia River Trail and proximal to Ice Cream Jubilee. This is one of the coolest public spaces in the world. Travel guide - www.bikabout.com/washington-dc
Bikabout: Adams Morgan bakery with, you guessed it, 100% gluten free baked goods. Everything we had was delicious. Travel guide - www.bikabout.com/washington-dc
Bikabout: The Adams Morgan neighborhood has the most vibrant bike culture in the city. You'll feel at home there. Travel guide - www.bikabout.com/washington-dc
National Park · Rock Creek Park · 43 tips and reviews
Bikabout: Rock Creek Trail stretches from Lincoln Memorial clear up to the Capital Crescent Trail near Silver Springs, MD. Beware that some spots have seriously rutted pavement. www.bikabout.com/washington-dc
1781 Florida Ave NW (at California St NW), Washington, D.C.
Ice Cream Parlor · Adams Morgan · 56 tips and reviews
Bikabout: Located at the south end of the Adams Morgan hood, Pleasant Pops provides refreshing popsicles on hot days. Travel guide - www.bikabout.com/washington-dc
US Capitol (U.S. Capitol Grounds), Washington, D.C.
Garden · Northwest Washington · 6 tips and reviews
Bikabout: Summerhouse is the best kept secret within steps of the U.S. Capitol. Olmsted's grotto features water fountains and cool shade for hot summer days. Travel guide - www.bikabout.com/washington-dc
Bike Trail · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 2 tips and reviews
Bikabout: Originally when installed, this 2-way center line cycle track connecting the Capitol to the White House was a symbolic advocacy win in America. Travel guide - www.bikabout.com/washington-dc
1712 I (Eye) St. NW (btwn 17th & 18th Sts. NW), Washington, D.C.
Breakfast Spot · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 54 tips and reviews
Bikabout: Besides Wicked Waffle serving up delicious sweet and savory waffles (+ gluten-free!!), Linda the owner's hospitality will keep you coming back for more. Travel guide - www.bikabout.com/washington-dc
950 Independence Ave SW (4th St. SW), Washington, D.C.
History Museum · Southwest Washington · 178 tips and reviews
Bikabout: An architectural masterpiece, the museum has the best "food court" offering Western Hemisphere cuisine from 5 Native American regions. Travel guide - www.bikabout.com/washington-dc
Bikabout: Another fabulous piece of bike infrastructure, the 15th street, 2 way protected bike lane stretches from the White House to Adams Morgan to the north. Travel guide - www.bikabout.com/washington-dc
Bikabout: Obviously not working when we visiting in June 2016, but Meridian Hill Park has the longest cascading fountain in the U.S. Travel guide - www.bikabout.com/washington-dc
Bike Rental · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 4 tips and reviews
Bikabout: Capital Bikeshare is the most prolific, if we may, system in the country. You'll see stations everywhere you need to go. Travel guide - www.bikabout.com/washington-dc